Mid-Senior Middle Markets Underwriter Job at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., New York, NY

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  • Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
  • New York, NY

Job Description

What can go right when you can grow your career?

 

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, we have over 150 years of experience, serve more than 25 industries, and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities so you can reach your full potential and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. With the support of people like you, we are optimistic about leading the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.

 

Do you know someone who would be a great candidate for this opening? Zurich North America has two separate and distinct talent referral programs in the US. Please scroll to the bottom of this posting to learn more and access the links to submit your talent referral.

 

 

Zurich is seeking a Middle Markets Underwriter in New York City.

 

Middle Markets is a key business segment within Zurich and we are focused on attracting top customer advocates who possess a sales mindset, strong technical underwriting skills and solution focused problem solving abilities. Our industry focus includes (not limited to) General Industries, Manufacturing, and Real Estate. Zurich Middle Markets offers end to end solutions for our customers inclusive of international programs. 

 

As a Middle Markets Underwriter you will handle complex new and renewal Middle Markets business. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers in the New York City region. This is an exciting time to join Middle Markets at Zurich!

 

The Middle Markets Underwriter is responsible for:

 

  • Serving as a customer industry advocate with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding their risk and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs.
  • Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing
  • Using risk insights, data, and models to drive informed decisions at point of sale
  • Identifying gaps involves and aligning Zurich’s products and value proposition to offer a solution that provides the contract certainty the customer needs
  • Demonstrating strong analytical skills and executing as an innovative advisor
  • Underwriting, analyzing, and generating new and renewal business
  • Market facing presence and production within the growing Middle Markets division 
  • Administering and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations and rating manual rules
  • Developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships
  • Working within broad limits and authorities on highly complex assignments

 

Requirements

 

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
    OR
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
    OR
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
    OR
  • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
    AND
  • Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
  • Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
  • Experience with Microsoft Office

 

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click  here . Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases.  Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education.  The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The starting salary range for this position is $90,000-$135,000.

 

Talent Referrals

Have you spoken to your network about opportunities at Zurich? Do you know people who have the ideal profile for this exciting role? We really appreciate your efforts to recommend Zurich to your family and friends. This is a sign of trust and of your sincere belief that Zurich is an employer of choice. Zurich North America has two separate and distinct talent referral programs in the US. To be eligible to receive a referral bonus award, and to ensure your referral is considered, it is very important that you submit your referral under the appropriate talent referral program.

 

Referral of Current Employees Only

If you have a referral that is a current Zurich employee that you believe would be a great fit for this role, please click to submit your referred colleague's information. Your colleague will receive an invitation to apply for this position and you will receive a confirmation of receipt of your referral within 1-2 business days of the submission.

 

Referrals of External Talent Only through Refer-a-Friend Program

We value the external networks of our Zurich colleagues and encourage you to share Zurich opportunities with individuals whom you believe have the potential to be a great future Zurich colleague. Please click to learn more about referring your friends and family to Zurich. If you have a referral that you think would be a great fit for Zurich, click the "Refer Friend to a Job" action on the job posting to submit your referral.

 

Please visit the HR Portal to review Zurich's policy for more details on these programs.

 

As you explore internal opportunities, don't forget to review the MakeYourMove@Zurich resource available on Channel Z under the MyGrowth tab.

 

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

 

Location(s): AM - New York

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No 

Hiring Manager Name: Bryan Oelkers 

Recruiter Name: Nicholas Kallenbach

Job Level: 5T 

Division: MMC P&C

Internal Referral Bonus: $500.00

External ​Referral Bonus: $5.000,00

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Local area, Remote job, Visa sponsorship,

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